173 | Resistance or Control? Responding to 'Don't Talk to Me' Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I answer a question from Julia in New York about handling situations where a child tells us to "leave…
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172 | The Therapist's Self: Unpacking Landreth's Essential Qualities of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the essential personality characteristics of effective play therapists. Drawing from Garry…
171 | The Art of Understanding: Mastering the 'Why' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I dive into a question from Ethan in Virginia about understanding the "why" behind a child's behavior in play…
170 | Understanding the Foundation: Landreth's 10 Tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy
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169 | When a Child's Outbursts are Limited to Home: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Perspective
In this episode, I answer a question from Tammy in Canada about a 9-year-old child who is well-behaved in settings like school…
168 | Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In today's episode, I dive into the importance of being attuned and mindful in our play therapy sessions. Today I'm reading from…
167 | How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and Germs in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Approach
In this episode, I address a great question from Carley in Oregon about how to manage germs in the playroom in a…
166 | CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from Art of The Relationship
In this episode, I dive into the true essence of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) by sharing powerful excerpts from Garry Landreth's seminal…
165 | Q&A Lightning Round #6: Three Questions From Listeners Answered
In this lightning round episode, I tackle three listener questions about child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Cindy from California asked how to respond…
164 | Not Everything is a Theme! Landreth Sets the Story Straight
Today I'm beginning my "Summer School" Series where we are going to go back to the classical texts of child-centered play therapy.…
163 | Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists
In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with siblings in play therapy. I share that joint sessions can be…
162 | The "I Wonder" Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master "I Wonder" Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy
In this episode, I dive into the proper use of "I wonder" statements and the whisper technique in child-centered play therapy. I've…
161 | Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time
In this episode, I address a great question from Katie in Florida about what to do when kids seem unsure of what…
160 | Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach
In this episode, I discuss how to transition from a directive or eclectic play therapy approach to a fully child-centered play therapy…
159 | How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby's Transformation Story
In this episode, I shared an inspiring email from Gabby, an art teacher in South Africa who has been applying child-centered play…
158 | The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT
In this episode, I share some fascinating unofficial data I collected from my email subscribers about their journeys to finding child-centered play…
157 | Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners Answered
Here are the listeners and topics of questions answered in this episode:
156 | Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of the 2nd Most Important Toy in the Playroom... the "BoA" (AKA "Bobo")
It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Brandy Schumann for today's podcast episode. Dr. Schumann is the creator/owner of the Bag of…
155 | Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered Approach
In this episode, I address a therapist's question about working with a 9-year-old boy struggling with severe separation anxiety. The child's anxiety…
154 | Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the "Pause" in Offering Perfectly Aligned Choices
In this episode, we get into the fine details of limit setting in play therapy sessions. I emphasize the importance of the…